Tower Technician

Direct Tower Services, LLC (DTS) is a trusted provider of specialized tower services to the telecommunications industry in the Southeast. With over 20 years of telecom experience, our expertise extends beyond tower climbing which provides us with the capability to transfer our vast breadth of knowledge across a wide spectrum of events to troubleshoot and resolve problems which our customers may be experiencing.

Direct Tower Services operations are growing. In service to our customers and co-workers, the candidates we seek focus on details and take great personal pride in their finished product.

This is a safety sensitive position DTS maintains a drug and alcohol-free work environment.

** $2,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS**

Position Overview

• Be demonstrably and fully proficient in all aspects of Tower Technician – Entry Level
• Safely and efficiently perform line and antenna systems tower construction, antenna and line installation, maintenance, and decommissioning activities
• Perform construction activities as directed; maintain awareness of changing conditions of the site
• Help monitor and maintain site safety requirements by performing at height work tasks and operations, keeping safety barriers in place and monitoring general site conditions
• Conduct work activities in a manner which supports good site housekeeping and safe work habits
• Travel to sites for extended periods of time

Requirements

• High School diploma / GED preferred
• One year of construction experience is preferred
• Current certification in Tower Climbing Safety and Rescue required
• Certification from industry specific training program strongly preferred
• Must possess a valid, unexpired and unrestricted driver’s license, along with a clean motor vehicle record
• Able to travel 80% – notice for deployment on emergency services basis is minimal
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions; able to follow verbal instructions
• Ability to perform work in various types of inclement weather and conditions; comfortable working at remote and difficult-to-reach sites
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted on a routine basis; up to 75 lbs on occasional basis
• Ability to scale towers and work at heights of 200 feet, and be able to bend, reach, twist, and kneel routinely throughout the work day
• Ability to safely work with hand and power tools in difficult positions and postures
• OSHA 10 certification is preferred, or ability to attain upon hire

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 – $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stanley, NC 28164: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• OSHA 10 (Preferred)

Work Location: One location